In a shocking incident, a doctor in China removed 20 live worms from a man's eye. The 60-year-old patient, identified only by his surname Wan, said he first felt something irritating his eye a couple of months ago, reports the?Daily Star.?
He thought it was fatigue and did not think any further on the issue.?Mr Wan, however, was admitted to a hospital in the city of Suzhou after the pain in his eyes increased.?
Doctors at Suzhou Hospital conducted a thorough medical examination and found at least 20 live worms under his right eyelid, according to?Khaleej Times.
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Dr Xi Ting, who conducted the medical procedure, identified the worms as nematodes, a common parasite that lives in the conjunctival sac and tear ducts of dogs, cats and several other animals.
Dr Xi said that it takes about 15 to 20 days for the larvae to develop into fully formed worms.
Wan, however, told doctors that he did not keep pets at home, but he said that he often went outdoors for his workouts and came in contact with animals.
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Doctors have urged people to be careful as parasites from animals, including pets, can be transferred to humans. People suffering from blurred vision or discomfort in the eye should seek medical attention immediately, instead of waiting for the condition to worsen.